Constipation during pregnancy mainly occurs in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. The longer the baby is in the uterus, the bigger the uterus will naturally become, and the space in the pregnant mother is limited. With the increase of the uterus, other organs will be squeezed into a small space. The intestines, stomach, lungs, bladder, etc. have been squeezed, and the intestinal peristalsis is reduced, so the probability of constipation is naturally greater.

Constipation during pregnancy is a common phenomenon in many expectant mothers, and it not only causes poor defecation, but also causes embarrassing situations such as frequent farting, frequent urination and urgency.

Why do expectant mothers constipate during pregnancy?

Constipation during pregnancy is because the stomach and intestines are squeezed by the swollen uterus, the digestive function becomes worse, and the food eaten in the stomach slows down, which leads to flatulence and indigestion, leading to constipation. This situation often occurs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy, and mothers should adjust themselves.

What about constipation during pregnancy?

Constipation during pregnancy is caused not only by its own reasons, but also by the baby's development, which cannot be changed and can only adjust its own situation.

Diet: eat more foods that promote digestion, and eat fruits and vegetables every day. You can eat some fruit salads and vegetable salads between meals.

Exercise: Exercise can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and help digest food. Pregnant mothers must not be lazy if they have constipation, so they should "move". Don't sit down immediately after eating, you can stand against the wall for 5- 10 minutes, or take a walk indoors or in the community to promote digestion;

Get up in the morning and drink a cup of bowel-clearing water: the evening is the time for the body to detoxify, and it is easy to get up in the morning after accumulating waste all night. It is best for pregnant mothers to drink a cup of honey water or boiled water every morning to clean up their intestines and stomach, and then they can do some simple exercises, and gradually they may feel comfortable.

Constipation will occur more frequently in the second and third trimester of pregnancy from 28 to 32 weeks, so pay more attention to diet during this period. After the baby enters the basin at 37 weeks, the bladder will feel more oppressive, but the stomach will be relaxed and the constipation of pregnant mothers will be improved. At this time, we should reduce the amount of water, because the bladder will have a strong sense of urine when it is pressed, especially before going to bed at night, try to drink less water.